From eNewsletter 4/12/2023
DID YOU KNOW that researchers actually posed the question: are grandparents harming their grandchildren's health? Believe or not, this hypothesis was not off base. It is commonplace for grandparents to spoil their grandchildren with sweet treats, and a study from the Journal of the American Dental Association found that it’s contributing to deteriorating dental health. The severity depended upon several factors:
The frequency by which the grandparents and children saw each other.
The mothers’ dependency on grandparents for childcare.
The quantity of sugary foods and beverages being allowed/provided by grandparents.
The researchers were only looking at tooth decay, but sweet treats lead to a host of other adverse health conditions. Thus, we gently urge grandparents to find other positive ways to spoil their grandchildren.
Announcements
Services Update
Published Materials Update Shopping Lists Natural Foods Shopping List Gluten-Free Natural Foods Shopping List Corn-Free and Gluten-Free Action Plans Build the Optimal Youth Athlete Heart Health Healthy Bones Improve Your Mood MANopause Natural Fertility Nutrition and Lifestyle for Cancer Prevention Optimal Pregnancy Pain Relief Diet Sleep Well Sports Nutrition Action Plans may be purchased separately at our website shop, or the entire 46 title library and shopping lists are free with a NCI Well Connect paid membership.
Steve Minsky MS, HWC As a Health and Wellness Counselor, he will analyze and offer solutions to optimize not only the food you eat, but every aspect of your lifestyle, whether for prevention or healing. More information on Steve's services.
Text Us If It Is Convenient We accept text messages (except for Bonnie). Type (847) 498-3422 and text away!
Pet Wellness Start your pets off right this year with our dietary supplement line for dogs and cats! ThorneVet has an impeccable reputation among veterinarians. To order from our wellness shop, please visit here (for prices, enter the Guest Area password: discount2018). Carolyn Martinelli a.k.a. "Coach Care" is available to answer your questions about ThorneVet pet supplements at nutroconpet@gmail.com. Please leave detailed contact information as well as the name, age, sex, breed, and/or health issue(s) and med(s) of your pet so Carolyn can respond accordingly. Online Gift Cards Giving the gift of wellness has never been easier. Order your gift cards here.
Upcoming Wellness Screenings
Food Intolerance Blood Draw Options to set up a Biotrition food intolerance test blood draw. By appointment only:
One Saturday per month at Biotrition in Glenview - next date May 6th
Tu, Wed, TH 9AM-3PM at NICL Labs in Northbrook
Text, email, or call us to set up your appointment. Thermography Screening Friday, April 14th For those interested in an upper torso or whole body thermography scan, please book your session by emailing: illinoisthermography@gmail.com (tell Eniko you would like to schedule your thermography scan at Schuster Chiropractic on Friday, January 20th. She will get back to you with times available, type of scan; openings are limited and first come first serve). To find out more about thermography, please read the following.
Infection Support
Prevention ur During Infection COVID-19 is endemic, meaning it is here to stay. Moreover, we are exposed to many other endemic viruses including influenza (flu), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), norovirus (stomach flu), adenovirus (common cold), monkeypox, and four other coronaviruses (common cold), among others. Support your immune system year-round with our Free Prevent and Fight Viruses 2.0 Protocol here.
Have a happy, healthy day! Steve and Bonnie Minsky
In Today's Issue...
WC Feature* Chronic Pain Update
Ultra-Processed Food Ubiquity
April 20% OFF Sale Items
Case Report
Chiro Corner NEW!
Pure Genomics
Blog Briefs NEW!
Well Connect Member Benefits
*Paid Member Access Only
Ultra-Processed Food Ubiquity
Steve: It seems that I should not have to be writing to you about ultra-processed foods because you know better right? Of course you do, but it does not mean that you may be consuming hidden processed food, or you can share this with family, friends, and coworkers who may not be eating as pristinely as you. Troubling new research finds that 60% of foods purchased by Americans contain any number of artificial additives such as preservatives, sweeteners, and coloring or flavoring agents. Even worse, these levels represent a 10% increase since 2001. Unfortunately, processed ingredients are ubiquitous in our food supply, even in "natural junk," such as gluten-free, sugar-free, or fat-free foods that market themselves as healthier, but are not. Moreover, there was a 22% increase in baby food purchases that are considered ultra-processed or contain additives. Urgent Action Required According to research presented at the Diabetes Professional Care Conference, highly processed foods meet the same criteria as tobacco for addiction, and urge healthcare professionals to take steps towards framing those with high intake as food addiction. Two large studies published in The BMJ highlight the dangers of a diet rich in ultra-processed foods. The first links the diet to an increased risk for colorectal cancer. The second shows a heightened risk for death from heart disease or any cause over a 14-year period. Finally, a study presented at American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions of adolescent eating habits found that certain ultra-processed foods, such as candy, prepackaged pastries and frozen desserts, act as a 'gateway' to increased intake of other unhealthy foods. We have always promoted eating real food, organic whenever possible, and the least number of ingredients on a label the better.
Comments